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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.72, 422.58 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.72, 422.58 and 89.35 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.72 : 422.58 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.72/422.58 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.72x = 422.58 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.72x = 37,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756.47/281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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