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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 308.43 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 308.43 and 89.96 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 308.43 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/308.43 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 308.43 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 27,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,746.81/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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