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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 280.90 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 280.90 and 120.69 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 280.90 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/280.90 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 280.90 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 33,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,902.37/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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