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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 280.86 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 280.86 and 124.84 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 280.86 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/280.86 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 280.86 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 35,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,062.56/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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