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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.75, 305.76 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.75, 305.76 and 112.52 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.75 : 305.76 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.75/305.76 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.75x = 305.76 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.75x = 34,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,402.59/203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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