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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.12, 280.28 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.12, 280.28 and 120.23 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.12 : 280.28 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.12/280.28 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.12x = 280.28 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.12x = 33,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696.06/203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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