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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 305.13 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 305.13 and 81.76 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 305.13 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/305.13 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 305.13 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 24,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947.43/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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