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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.95, 281.46 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.95, 281.46 and 125.25 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.95 : 281.46 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.95/281.46 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.95x = 281.46 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.95x = 35,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,252.87/203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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