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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.59, 282.38 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.59, 282.38 and 121.75 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.59 : 282.38 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.59/282.38 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.59x = 282.38 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.59x = 34,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,378.45/204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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