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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 281.20 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 281.20 and 130.14 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 281.20 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/281.20 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 281.20 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 36,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,595.37/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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