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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 422.10 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 422.10 and 108.02 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 422.10 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/422.10 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 422.10 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 45,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,595.24/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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