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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 280.73 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 280.73 and 124.75 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 280.73 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/280.73 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 280.73 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 35,021.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,021.07/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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