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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 305.32 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 305.32 and 106.22 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 305.32 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/305.32 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 305.32 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 32,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431.09/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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