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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 280.20 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 280.20 and 115.72 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 280.20 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/280.20 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 280.20 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 32,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,424.74/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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