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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.87, 305.45 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.87, 305.45 and 135.53 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.87 : 305.45 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.87/305.45 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.87x = 305.45 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.87x = 41,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,395.43/203.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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