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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.25, 308.01 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.25, 308.01 and 91.25 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.25 : 308.01 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.25/308.01 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.25x = 308.01 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.25x = 28,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,105.91/205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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