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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 281.03 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 281.03 and 138.16 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 281.03 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/281.03 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 281.03 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 38,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827.10/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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