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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 280.23 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 280.23 and 120.24 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 280.23 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/280.23 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 280.23 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 33,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,693.45/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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