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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 305.37 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 305.37 and 81.82 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 305.37 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/305.37 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 305.37 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 24,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,984.61/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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