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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.19, 421.90 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.19, 421.90 and 107.90 is: 161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.19 : 421.90 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.19/421.90 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.19x = 421.90 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.19x = 45,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,520.63/281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.89

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