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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 308.24 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 308.24 and 108.05 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 308.24 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/308.24 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 308.24 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 33,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,303.25/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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