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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 305.51 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 305.51 and 93.96 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 305.51 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/305.51 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 305.51 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 28,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705.25/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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