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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 281.03 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 281.03 and 126.09 is: 173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 281.03 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/281.03 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 281.03 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 35,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,434.44/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.98

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