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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 283.71 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 283.71 and 122.72 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 283.71 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/283.71 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 283.71 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 34,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,817.98/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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