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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 281.05 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 281.05 and 133.71 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 281.05 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/281.05 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 281.05 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 37,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,579.20/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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