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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 307.87 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 307.87 and 107.74 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 307.87 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/307.87 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 307.87 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 33,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,170.03/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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