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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 280.70 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 280.70 and 125.78 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 280.70 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/280.70 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 280.70 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 35,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,304.41/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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