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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 305.77 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 305.77 and 106.23 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 305.77 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/305.77 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 305.77 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 32,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,481.95/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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