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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 282.96 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 282.96 and 122.16 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 282.96 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/282.96 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 282.96 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 34,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566.39/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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