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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.07, 303.85 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.07, 303.85 and 124.71 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.07 : 303.85 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.07/303.85 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.07x = 303.85 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.07x = 37,892.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,892.15/203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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