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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 281.55 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 281.55 and 132.97 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 281.55 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/281.55 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 281.55 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 37,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,438.03/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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