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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 305.16 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 305.16 and 81.75 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 305.16 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/305.16 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 305.16 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 24,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,946.83/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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