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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 281.15 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 281.15 and 129.93 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 281.15 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/281.15 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 281.15 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 36,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,529.17/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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