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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 300.90 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 300.90 and 103.12 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 300.90 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/300.90 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 300.90 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 31,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,028.81/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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