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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 305.56 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 305.56 and 95.48 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 305.56 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/305.56 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 305.56 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 29,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,174.87/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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