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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.35, 305.12 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.35, 305.12 and 81.61 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.35 : 305.12 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.35/305.12 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.35x = 305.12 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.35x = 24,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,900.84/203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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