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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 304.73 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 304.73 and 105.72 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 304.73 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/304.73 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 304.73 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 32,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216.06/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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