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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 305.21 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 305.21 and 81.71 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 305.21 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/305.21 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 305.21 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 24,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,937.18/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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