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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 305.12 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 305.12 and 81.56 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 305.12 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/305.12 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 305.12 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 24,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885.59/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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