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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 421.59 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 421.59 and 88.69 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 421.59 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/421.59 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 421.59 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 37,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,390.10/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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