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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 281.13 and 120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 281.13 and 120.89 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 281.13 = 120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/281.13 = 120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 281.13 × 120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 33,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,985.81/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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