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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.12, 280.36 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.12, 280.36 and 129.52 is: 178.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.12 : 280.36 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.12/280.36 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.12x = 280.36 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.12x = 36,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,312.23/203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.77

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