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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 280.80 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 280.80 and 125.85 is: 173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 280.80 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/280.80 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 280.80 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 35,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,338.68/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.69

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