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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.23, 305.13 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.23, 305.13 and 105.81 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.23 : 305.13 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.23/305.13 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.23x = 305.13 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.23x = 32,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,285.28/203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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