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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 423.06 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 423.06 and 87.08 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 423.06 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/423.06 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 423.06 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 36,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840.06/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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