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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.35, 303.53 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.35, 303.53 and 106.35 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.35 : 303.53 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.35/303.53 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.35x = 303.53 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.35x = 32,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,280.42/202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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