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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 421.65 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 421.65 and 107.96 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 421.65 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/421.65 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 421.65 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 45,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,519.23/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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