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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.53, 422.30 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.53, 422.30 and 89.16 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.53 : 422.30 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.53/422.30 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.53x = 422.30 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.53x = 37,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,650.57/281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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