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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 421.86 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 421.86 and 108.06 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 421.86 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/421.86 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 421.86 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 45,586.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,586.19/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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