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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 305.13 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 305.13 and 112.35 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 305.13 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/305.13 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 305.13 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 34,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,281.36/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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