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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 281.17 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 281.17 and 120.88 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 281.17 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/281.17 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 281.17 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 33,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,987.83/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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