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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.51 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.51 and 107.49 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.51 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.51 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.51 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 33,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,053.14/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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