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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 307.73 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 307.73 and 107.72 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 307.73 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/307.73 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 307.73 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 33,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,147.41/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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