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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 305.70 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 305.70 and 88.16 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 305.70 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/305.70 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 305.70 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 26,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,948.98/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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