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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 280.17 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 280.17 and 120.12 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 280.17 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/280.17 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 280.17 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 33,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654.02/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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