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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 304.87 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 304.87 and 112.14 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 304.87 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/304.87 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 304.87 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 34,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188.12/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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