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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 305.72 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 305.72 and 75.60 is: 113.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 305.72 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/305.72 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 305.72 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 23,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112.43/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.43

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