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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.61, 305.13 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.61, 305.13 and 93.87 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.61 : 305.13 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.61/305.13 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.61x = 305.13 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.61x = 28,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,642.55/203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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