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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 280.17 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 280.17 and 125.46 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 280.17 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/280.17 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 280.17 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 35,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150.13/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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