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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 305.71 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 305.71 and 112.48 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 305.71 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/305.71 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 305.71 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 34,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385.22/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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