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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 305.55 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 305.55 and 95.42 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 305.55 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/305.55 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 305.55 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 29,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,156.34/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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