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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.08, 421.69 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.08, 421.69 and 96 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.08 : 421.69 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.08/421.69 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.08x = 421.69 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.08x = 40,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482.24/281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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