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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.69, 281.04 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.69, 281.04 and 126.07 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.69 : 281.04 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.69/281.04 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.69x = 281.04 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.69x = 35,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,429.54/203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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