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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.79, 305.07 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.79, 305.07 and 112.26 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.79 : 305.07 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.79/305.07 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.79x = 305.07 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.79x = 34,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247.16/203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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