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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.89, 281.44 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.89, 281.44 and 121.02 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.89 : 281.44 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.89/281.44 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.89x = 281.44 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.89x = 34,059.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,059.87/203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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