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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 281.54 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 281.54 and 121.11 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 281.54 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/281.54 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 281.54 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 34,096.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,096.70/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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