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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 305.61 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 305.61 and 81.99 is: 123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 305.61 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/305.61 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 305.61 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 25,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056.14/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.00

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