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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 281.14 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 281.14 and 120.86 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 281.14 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/281.14 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 281.14 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 33,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978.58/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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