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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 303.59 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 303.59 and 106.11 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 303.59 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/303.59 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 303.59 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 32,213.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213.40/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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