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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 305.24 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 305.24 and 81.91 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 305.24 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/305.24 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 305.24 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 25,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,002.21/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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