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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 308.69 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 308.69 and 103.13 is: 154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 308.69 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/308.69 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 308.69 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 31,835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,835.20/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.73

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