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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.40, 422.12 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.40, 422.12 and 89.02 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.40 : 422.12 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.40/422.12 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.40x = 422.12 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.40x = 37,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,577.12/281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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