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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 308.03 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 308.03 and 89.90 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 308.03 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/308.03 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 308.03 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 27,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,689.91/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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