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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 308.17 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 308.17 and 83.72 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 308.17 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/308.17 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 308.17 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 25,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,799.99/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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