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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.05, 280.17 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.05, 280.17 and 115.75 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.05 : 280.17 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.05/280.17 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.05x = 280.17 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.05x = 32,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,429.68/203.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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