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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.08, 421.30 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.08, 421.30 and 107.60 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.08 : 421.30 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.08/421.30 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.08x = 421.30 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.08x = 45,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,331.88/281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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