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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.08, 304.82 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.08, 304.82 and 106.96 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.08 : 304.82 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.08/304.82 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.08x = 304.82 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.08x = 32,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,603.55/203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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