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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 305.52 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 305.52 and 112.35 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 305.52 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/305.52 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 305.52 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 34,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,325.17/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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