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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 305.48 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 305.48 and 81.94 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 305.48 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/305.48 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 305.48 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 25,031.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031.03/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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