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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 421.60 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 421.60 and 110.06 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 421.60 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/421.60 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 421.60 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 46,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401.30/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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