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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.75, 281.18 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.75, 281.18 and 115.24 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.75 : 281.18 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.75/281.18 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.75x = 281.18 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.75x = 32,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403.18/203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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