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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.86, 281.28 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.86, 281.28 and 120.94 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.86 : 281.28 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.86/281.28 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.86x = 281.28 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.86x = 34,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,018.00/203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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