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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 304.43 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 304.43 and 106.65 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 304.43 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/304.43 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 304.43 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 32,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,466.93/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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