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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 305.91 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 305.91 and 112.89 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 305.91 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/305.91 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 305.91 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 34,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,534.18/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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