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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 305.11 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 305.11 and 112.29 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 305.11 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/305.11 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 305.11 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 34,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,260.80/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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