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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 283.65 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 283.65 and 112.29 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 283.65 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/283.65 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 283.65 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 31,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,851.06/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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