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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 421.57 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 421.57 and 93.45 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 421.57 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/421.57 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 421.57 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 39,394.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,394.52/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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