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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 304.65 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 304.65 and 105.54 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 304.65 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/304.65 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 304.65 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 32,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152.76/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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