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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 308.52 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 308.52 and 90.13 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 308.52 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/308.52 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 308.52 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 27,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806.91/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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