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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 281.04 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 281.04 and 130.01 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 281.04 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/281.04 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 281.04 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 36,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,536.12/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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