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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.23, 305.12 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.23, 305.12 and 95.10 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.23 : 305.12 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.23/305.12 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.23x = 305.12 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.23x = 29,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,016.91/203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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