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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 281.67 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 281.67 and 125.37 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 281.67 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/281.67 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 281.67 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 35,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312.97/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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