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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 280.85 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 280.85 and 120.62 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 280.85 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/280.85 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 280.85 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 33,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,876.13/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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