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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 305.35 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 305.35 and 106.10 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 305.35 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/305.35 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 305.35 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 32,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,395.84/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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