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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 305.25 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 305.25 and 87.92 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 305.25 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/305.25 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 305.25 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 26,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837.36/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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