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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 280.95 and 129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 280.95 and 129.91 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 280.95 = 129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/280.95 = 129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 280.95 × 129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 36,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,498.21/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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