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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 281.36 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 281.36 and 138.11 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 281.36 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/281.36 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 281.36 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 38,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,858.36/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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