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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 421.61 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 421.61 and 86.06 is: 129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 421.61 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/421.61 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 421.61 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 36,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,284.38/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.08

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