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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.03, 305.50 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.03, 305.50 and 107.55 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.03 : 305.50 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.03/305.50 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.03x = 305.50 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.03x = 32,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,854.73/204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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