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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 422.33 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 422.33 and 89.17 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 422.33 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/422.33 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 422.33 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 37,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,657.66/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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