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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 281.10 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 281.10 and 120.75 is: 166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 281.10 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/281.10 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 281.10 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 33,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,942.83/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.66

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