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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.03, 281.45 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.03, 281.45 and 134.13 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.03 : 281.45 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.03/281.45 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.03x = 281.45 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.03x = 37,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,750.89/204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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