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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 306.32 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 306.32 and 107.96 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 306.32 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/306.32 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 306.32 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 33,070.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,070.31/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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