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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.75, 305.55 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.75, 305.55 and 59.48 is: 89.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.75 : 305.55 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.75/305.55 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.75x = 305.55 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.75x = 18,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,172.59/203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.19

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