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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.15, 304.19 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.15, 304.19 and 106.76 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.15 : 304.19 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.15/304.19 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.15x = 304.19 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.15x = 32,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474.79/203.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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