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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 283.10 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 283.10 and 121.12 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 283.10 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/283.10 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 283.10 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 34,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289.07/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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