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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 306.06 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 306.06 and 112.81 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 306.06 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/306.06 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 306.06 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 34,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,526.63/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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