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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 305.13 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 305.13 and 112.18 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 305.13 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/305.13 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 305.13 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 34,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229.48/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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