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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 304.54 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 304.54 and 87.45 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 304.54 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/304.54 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 304.54 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 26,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,632.02/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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