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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 308.54 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 308.54 and 90.12 is: 135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 308.54 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/308.54 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 308.54 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 27,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,805.62/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.22

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