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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 305.21 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 305.21 and 87.96 is: 131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 305.21 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/305.21 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 305.21 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 26,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,846.27/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.83

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