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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 281.39 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 281.39 and 129.15 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 281.39 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/281.39 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 281.39 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 36,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,340.87/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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