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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.41, 422.11 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.41, 422.11 and 89.03 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.41 : 422.11 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.41/422.11 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.41x = 422.11 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.41x = 37,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,580.45/281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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