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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 305.54 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 305.54 and 81.96 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 305.54 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/305.54 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 305.54 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 25,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042.06/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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