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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 280.15 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 280.15 and 115.71 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 280.15 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/280.15 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 280.15 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 32,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416.16/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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