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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 306.20 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 306.20 and 106.60 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 306.20 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/306.20 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 306.20 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 32,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,639.26/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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