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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 281.48 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 281.48 and 121.10 is: 167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 281.48 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/281.48 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 281.48 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 34,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,085.22/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.10

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