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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 305.23 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 305.23 and 112.17 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 305.23 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/305.23 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 305.23 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 34,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237.65/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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