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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 305.06 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 305.06 and 95.16 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 305.06 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/305.06 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 305.06 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 29,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029.51/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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