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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 308.01 and 89.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 308.01 and 89.93 is: 134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 308.01 = 89.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/308.01 = 89.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 308.01 × 89.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 27,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,697.80/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.77

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