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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 281.04 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 281.04 and 130.12 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 281.04 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/281.04 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 281.04 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 36,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,567.73/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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