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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 305.48 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 305.48 and 88.07 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 305.48 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/305.48 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 305.48 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 26,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,901.66/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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