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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 280.16 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 280.16 and 120.12 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 280.16 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/280.16 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 280.16 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 33,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,652.82/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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