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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.73 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.73 and 89.57 is: 134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.73 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.73 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.73 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 27,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,564.37/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.38

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