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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.22 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.22 and 96.54 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.22 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.22 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.22 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 29,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,659.02/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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