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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 305.66 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 305.66 and 95.49 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 305.66 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/305.66 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 305.66 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 29,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,187.71/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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