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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.32, 421.96 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.32, 421.96 and 88.95 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.32 : 421.96 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.32/421.96 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.32x = 421.96 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.32x = 37,533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,533.34/281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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