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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 306.96 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 306.96 and 89.16 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 306.96 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/306.96 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 306.96 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 27,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368.55/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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