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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 423.09 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 423.09 and 87.11 is: 130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 423.09 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/423.09 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 423.09 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 36,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,852.82/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.61

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