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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 305.86 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 305.86 and 66.92 is: 100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 305.86 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/305.86 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 305.86 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 20,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,468.15/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.37

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