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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 281.19 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 281.19 and 130.11 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 281.19 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/281.19 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 281.19 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 36,585.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,585.63/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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