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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.92 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.92 and 109.12 is: 163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.92 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.92 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.92 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 33,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600.23/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.81

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