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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 281.01 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 281.01 and 120.72 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 281.01 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/281.01 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 281.01 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 33,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,923.53/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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