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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.01, 280.04 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.01, 280.04 and 125.25 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.01 : 280.04 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.01/280.04 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.01x = 280.04 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.01x = 35,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,074.38/203.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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