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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 305.08 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 305.08 and 121.17 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 305.08 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/305.08 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 305.08 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 36,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,966.31/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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