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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 306.18 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 306.18 and 106.56 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 306.18 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/306.18 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 306.18 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 32,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,626.54/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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