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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 304.45 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 304.45 and 105.60 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 304.45 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/304.45 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 304.45 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 32,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,149.92/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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