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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 283.06 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 283.06 and 116.56 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 283.06 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/283.06 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 283.06 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 32,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,994.28/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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