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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.05, 282.90 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.05, 282.90 and 116.52 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.05 : 282.90 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.05/282.90 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.05x = 282.90 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.05x = 32,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965.27/205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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