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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.01, 304.49 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.01, 304.49 and 87.45 is: 131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.01 : 304.49 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.01/304.49 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.01x = 304.49 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.01x = 26,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627.65/203.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.16

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