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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 304.80 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 304.80 and 112.14 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 304.80 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/304.80 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 304.80 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 34,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180.27/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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