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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.62, 280.97 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.62, 280.97 and 120.73 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.62 : 280.97 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.62/280.97 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.62x = 280.97 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.62x = 33,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919.50/203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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