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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.04, 423.11 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.04, 423.11 and 87.03 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.04 : 423.11 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.04/423.11 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.04x = 423.11 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.04x = 36,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,823.26/282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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