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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.61, 305.41 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.61, 305.41 and 66.72 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.61 : 305.41 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.61/305.41 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.61x = 305.41 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.61x = 20,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,376.62/203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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