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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 281.01 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 281.01 and 125.02 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 281.01 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/281.01 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 281.01 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 35,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,131.87/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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