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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.90, 281.38 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.90, 281.38 and 110.64 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.90 : 281.38 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.90/281.38 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.90x = 281.38 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.90x = 31,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,132.59/203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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