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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 305.67 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 305.67 and 112.52 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 305.67 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/305.67 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 305.67 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 34,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,395.17/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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