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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 305.12 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 305.12 and 95.12 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 305.12 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/305.12 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 305.12 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 29,023.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023.01/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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