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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 304.96 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 304.96 and 112.16 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 304.96 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/304.96 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 304.96 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 34,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,204.31/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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