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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 304.68 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 304.68 and 87.56 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 304.68 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/304.68 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 304.68 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 26,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,678.95/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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