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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 422.17 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 422.17 and 89.15 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 422.17 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/422.17 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 422.17 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 37,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,636.46/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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