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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 422.15 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 422.15 and 89.07 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 422.15 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/422.15 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 422.15 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 37,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600.90/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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