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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 422.36 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 422.36 and 105.88 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 422.36 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/422.36 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 422.36 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 44,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,716.84/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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