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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 306.26 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 306.26 and 106.56 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 306.26 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/306.26 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 306.26 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 32,635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,635.07/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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