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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 281.13 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 281.13 and 129.99 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 281.13 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/281.13 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 281.13 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 36,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,543.44/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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