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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 281.53 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 281.53 and 125.36 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 281.53 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/281.53 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 281.53 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 35,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,292.99/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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