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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 283.68 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 283.68 and 118.23 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 283.68 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/283.68 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 283.68 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 33,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539.49/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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