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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.15, 307.18 and 108.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.15, 307.18 and 108.67 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.15 : 307.18 = 108.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.15/307.18 = 108.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.15x = 307.18 × 108.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.15x = 33,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,381.25/205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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