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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 281.11 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 281.11 and 110.45 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 281.11 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/281.11 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 281.11 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 31,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048.32/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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