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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 281.52 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 281.52 and 125.36 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 281.52 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/281.52 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 281.52 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 35,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,291.35/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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