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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.66, 304.11 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.66, 304.11 and 106.54 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.66 : 304.11 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.66/304.11 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.66x = 304.11 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.66x = 32,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399.88/202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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