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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.89, 281.34 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.89, 281.34 and 115.37 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.89 : 281.34 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.89/281.34 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.89x = 281.34 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.89x = 32,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459.33/203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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