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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 305.94 and 107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 305.94 and 107.84 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 305.94 = 107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/305.94 = 107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 305.94 × 107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 32,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992.57/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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