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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.12, 280.35 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.12, 280.35 and 120.29 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.12 : 280.35 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.12/280.35 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.12x = 280.35 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.12x = 33,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,724.00/203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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