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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 280.21 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 280.21 and 124.39 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 280.21 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/280.21 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 280.21 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 34,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854.31/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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