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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.05, 304.58 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.05, 304.58 and 105.51 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.05 : 304.58 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.05/304.58 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.05x = 304.58 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.05x = 32,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,136.24/203.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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