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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.74, 305.56 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.74, 305.56 and 111.25 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.74 : 305.56 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.74/305.56 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.74x = 305.56 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.74x = 33,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,993.55/203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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