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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 305.54 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 305.54 and 99.54 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 305.54 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/305.54 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 305.54 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 30,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,414.72/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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