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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 281.51 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 281.51 and 125.35 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 281.51 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/281.51 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 281.51 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 35,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287.94/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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