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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 304.54 and 87.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 304.54 and 87.67 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 304.54 = 87.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/304.54 = 87.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 304.54 × 87.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 26,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,700.63/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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