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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.83, 305.51 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.83, 305.51 and 101.19 is: 151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.83 : 305.51 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.83/305.51 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.83x = 305.51 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.83x = 30,913.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,913.66/203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.67

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