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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 283.07 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 283.07 and 121.12 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 283.07 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/283.07 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 283.07 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 34,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285.03/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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