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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 280.07 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 280.07 and 120.14 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 280.07 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/280.07 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 280.07 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 33,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,646.21/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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