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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.23, 304.82 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.23, 304.82 and 81.51 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.23 : 304.82 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.23/304.82 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.23x = 304.82 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.23x = 24,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,844.86/203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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