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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.09, 279.81 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.09, 279.81 and 137.48 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.09 : 279.81 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.09/279.81 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.09x = 279.81 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.09x = 38,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,466.88/203.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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