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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 421.61 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 421.61 and 107.87 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 421.61 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/421.61 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 421.61 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 45,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,476.42/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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