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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.13, 423.21 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.13, 423.21 and 89.75 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.13 : 423.21 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.13/423.21 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.13x = 423.21 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.13x = 37,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,983.10/282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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