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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.69, 281.10 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.69, 281.10 and 120.84 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.69 : 281.10 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.69/281.10 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.69x = 281.10 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.69x = 33,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968.12/203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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