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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 304.78 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 304.78 and 106.89 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 304.78 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/304.78 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 304.78 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 32,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,577.40/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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