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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 281.53 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 281.53 and 125.33 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 281.53 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/281.53 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 281.53 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 35,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284.15/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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