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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.59, 305.49 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.59, 305.49 and 81.86 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.59 : 305.49 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.59/305.49 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.59x = 305.49 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.59x = 25,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,007.41/203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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