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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.57, 280.81 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.57, 280.81 and 124.86 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.57 : 280.81 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.57/280.81 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.57x = 280.81 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.57x = 35,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061.94/203.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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