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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 280.82 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 280.82 and 124.86 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 280.82 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/280.82 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 280.82 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 35,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,063.19/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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