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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 305.46 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 305.46 and 88.16 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 305.46 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/305.46 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 305.46 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 26,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,929.35/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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