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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 304.61 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 304.61 and 87.55 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 304.61 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/304.61 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 304.61 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 26,667.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,667.41/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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