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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.57, 305.36 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.57, 305.36 and 88.05 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.57 : 305.36 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.57/305.36 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.57x = 305.36 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.57x = 26,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,886.51/203.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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