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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 281.72 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 281.72 and 110.89 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 281.72 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/281.72 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 281.72 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 31,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,240.45/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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