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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.74, 281.13 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.74, 281.13 and 120.83 is: 166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.74 : 281.13 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.74/281.13 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.74x = 281.13 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.74x = 33,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968.48/203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.73

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