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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 281.25 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 281.25 and 125.11 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 281.25 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/281.25 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 281.25 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 35,187.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,187.09/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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