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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 305.66 and 72.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 305.66 and 72.01 is: 107.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 305.66 = 72.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/305.66 = 72.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 305.66 × 72.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 22,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010.58/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.97

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