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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.49, 308.42 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.49, 308.42 and 108.06 is: 162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.49 : 308.42 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.49/308.42 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.49x = 308.42 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.49x = 33,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327.18/205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.18

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