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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.79, 281.23 and 120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.79, 281.23 and 120.91 is: 166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.79 : 281.23 = 120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.79/281.23 = 120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.79x = 281.23 × 120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.79x = 34,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,003.52/203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.86

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