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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 280.73 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 280.73 and 120.55 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 280.73 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/280.73 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 280.73 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 33,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,840.00/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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