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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.05, 306.95 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.05, 306.95 and 113.52 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.05 : 306.95 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.05/306.95 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.05x = 306.95 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.05x = 34,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,844.40/205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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