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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 306.90 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 306.90 and 107.12 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 306.90 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/306.90 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 306.90 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 32,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,875.13/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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