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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 281.12 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 281.12 and 138.16 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 281.12 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/281.12 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 281.12 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 38,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,839.54/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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