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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 421.86 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 421.86 and 103.12 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 421.86 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/421.86 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 421.86 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 43,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,502.20/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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