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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 281.29 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 281.29 and 125.15 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 281.29 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/281.29 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 281.29 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 35,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203.44/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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