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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.91, 305.87 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.91, 305.87 and 75.66 is: 113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.91 : 305.87 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.91/305.87 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.91x = 305.87 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.91x = 23,141.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141.75/203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.49

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