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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 281.31 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 281.31 and 121.01 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 281.31 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/281.31 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 281.31 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 34,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,041.57/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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