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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.11, 281.69 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.11, 281.69 and 121.23 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.11 : 281.69 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.11/281.69 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.11x = 281.69 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.11x = 34,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,148.67/204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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