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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 281.24 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 281.24 and 110.54 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 281.24 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/281.24 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 281.24 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 31,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089.25/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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