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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.01, 280.09 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.01, 280.09 and 120.12 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.01 : 280.09 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.01/280.09 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.01x = 280.09 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.01x = 33,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.41/203.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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