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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 305.68 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 305.68 and 112.31 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 305.68 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/305.68 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 305.68 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 34,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,330.92/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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