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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.11, 421.70 and 75.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.11, 421.70 and 75.68 is: 113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.11 : 421.70 = 75.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.11/421.70 = 75.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.11x = 421.70 × 75.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.11x = 31,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914.26/281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.53

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