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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.79, 305.87 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.79, 305.87 and 112.68 is: 169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.79 : 305.87 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.79/305.87 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.79x = 305.87 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.79x = 34,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,465.43/203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.12

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