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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 281.20 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 281.20 and 126.14 is: 174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 281.20 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/281.20 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 281.20 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 35,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,470.57/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.08

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