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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.08, 280.12 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.08, 280.12 and 129.44 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.08 : 280.12 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.08/280.12 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.08x = 280.12 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.08x = 36,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,258.73/203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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