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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 305.44 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 305.44 and 112.30 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 305.44 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/305.44 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 305.44 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 34,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,299.87/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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