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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.31, 305 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.31, 305 and 112.02 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.31 : 305 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.31/305 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.31x = 305 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.31x = 34,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,166.10/203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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