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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 281.15 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 281.15 and 110.48 is: 152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 281.15 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/281.15 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 281.15 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 31,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,060.41/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.46

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