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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.05, 280.14 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.05, 280.14 and 124.35 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.05 : 280.14 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.05/280.14 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.05x = 280.14 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.05x = 34,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,835.41/203.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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