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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 306.06 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 306.06 and 99.96 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 306.06 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/306.06 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 306.06 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 30,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,593.76/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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