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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 307.12 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 307.12 and 96.52 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 307.12 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/307.12 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 307.12 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 29,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,643.22/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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