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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.69, 305.44 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.69, 305.44 and 88.12 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.69 : 305.44 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.69/305.44 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.69x = 305.44 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.69x = 26,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,915.37/203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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