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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.68, 281.04 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.68, 281.04 and 120.76 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.68 : 281.04 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.68/281.04 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.68x = 281.04 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.68x = 33,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,938.39/203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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