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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 421.70 and 75.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 421.70 and 75.69 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 421.70 = 75.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/421.70 = 75.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 421.70 × 75.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 31,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,919.15/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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