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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.72, 422.65 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.72, 422.65 and 89.34 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.72 : 422.65 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.72/422.65 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.72x = 422.65 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.72x = 37,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760.75/281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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