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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.62, 281.01 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.62, 281.01 and 123.88 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.62 : 281.01 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.62/281.01 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.62x = 281.01 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.62x = 34,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,811.52/203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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