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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 281.12 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 281.12 and 125.03 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 281.12 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/281.12 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 281.12 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 35,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,146.40/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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