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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 308.60 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 308.60 and 90.13 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 308.60 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/308.60 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 308.60 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 27,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814.12/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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