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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 283.52 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 283.52 and 118.12 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 283.52 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/283.52 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 283.52 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 33,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489.38/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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