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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 308.31 and 89.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 308.31 and 89.86 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 308.31 = 89.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/308.31 = 89.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 308.31 × 89.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 27,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704.74/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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