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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 305.16 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 305.16 and 105.97 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 305.16 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/305.16 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 305.16 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 32,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,337.81/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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