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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 305.22 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 305.22 and 95.36 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 305.22 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/305.22 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 305.22 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 29,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,105.78/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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