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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.42, 421.98 and 107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.42, 421.98 and 107.89 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.42 : 421.98 = 107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.42/421.98 = 107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.42x = 421.98 × 107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.42x = 45,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,528.94/281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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