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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 305.86 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 305.86 and 112.54 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 305.86 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/305.86 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 305.86 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 34,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421.48/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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