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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 306.23 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 306.23 and 106.72 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 306.23 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/306.23 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 306.23 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 32,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,680.87/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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