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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 305.59 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 305.59 and 81.94 is: 122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 305.59 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/305.59 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 305.59 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 25,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040.04/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.85

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