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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 307.53 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 307.53 and 107.58 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 307.53 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/307.53 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 307.53 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 33,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,084.08/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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