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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 305.73 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 305.73 and 82.06 is: 123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 305.73 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/305.73 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 305.73 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 25,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,088.20/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.16

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