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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 280.14 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 280.14 and 125.42 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 280.14 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/280.14 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 280.14 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 35,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,135.16/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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