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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 306.03 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 306.03 and 101.33 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 306.03 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/306.03 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 306.03 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 31,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,008.49/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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