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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 422.34 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 422.34 and 89.18 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 422.34 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/422.34 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 422.34 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 37,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664.28/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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