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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 282.85 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 282.85 and 122.11 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 282.85 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/282.85 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 282.85 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 34,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,538.33/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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