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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 305.69 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 305.69 and 101.18 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 305.69 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/305.69 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 305.69 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 30,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,929.71/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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