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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.57, 305.44 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.57, 305.44 and 112.25 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.57 : 305.44 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.57/305.44 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.57x = 305.44 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.57x = 34,287.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,287.00/203.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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