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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.05, 423.08 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.05, 423.08 and 89.67 is: 134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.05 : 423.08 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.05/423.08 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.05x = 423.08 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.05x = 37,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,937.14/282.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.51

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