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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 305.24 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 305.24 and 112.39 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 305.24 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/305.24 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 305.24 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 34,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,304.60/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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