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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.39, 283.43 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.39, 283.43 and 112.13 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.39 : 283.43 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.39/283.43 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.39x = 283.43 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.39x = 31,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,782.53/205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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