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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.08, 421.54 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.08, 421.54 and 88.64 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.08 : 421.54 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.08/421.54 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.08x = 421.54 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.08x = 37,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,365.31/281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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