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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 305.57 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 305.57 and 81.90 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 305.57 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/305.57 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 305.57 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 25,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,026.39/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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