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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 280.26 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 280.26 and 125.44 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 280.26 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/280.26 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 280.26 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 35,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,155.11/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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