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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 305.66 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 305.66 and 112.70 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 305.66 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/305.66 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 305.66 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 34,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447.17/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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