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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.53, 305.16 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.53, 305.16 and 95.21 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.53 : 305.16 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.53/305.16 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.53x = 305.16 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.53x = 29,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,054.28/203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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