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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 281.49 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 281.49 and 110.72 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 281.49 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/281.49 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 281.49 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 31,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,166.78/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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