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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.93, 281.52 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.93, 281.52 and 134.09 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.93 : 281.52 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.93/281.52 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.93x = 281.52 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.93x = 37,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,747.61/203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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