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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 281.14 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 281.14 and 120.82 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 281.14 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/281.14 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 281.14 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 33,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,967.33/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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