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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 422.86 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 422.86 and 89.54 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 422.86 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/422.86 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 422.86 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 37,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,862.88/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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