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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 304.74 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 304.74 and 105.68 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 304.74 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/304.74 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 304.74 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 32,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205.69/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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