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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.03, 281.52 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.03, 281.52 and 121.13 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.03 : 281.52 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.03/281.52 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.03x = 281.52 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.03x = 34,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100.17/204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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