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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.15, 421.78 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.15, 421.78 and 96.05 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.15 : 421.78 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.15/421.78 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.15x = 421.78 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.15x = 40,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,509.38/281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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