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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 422.98 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 422.98 and 106.32 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 422.98 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/422.98 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 422.98 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 44,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,970.70/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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