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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 305.49 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 305.49 and 88.12 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 305.49 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/305.49 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 305.49 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 26,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920.16/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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