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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 305.50 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 305.50 and 112.34 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 305.50 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/305.50 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 305.50 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 34,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,319.87/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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