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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 304.56 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 304.56 and 106.78 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 304.56 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/304.56 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 304.56 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 32,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,520.92/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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