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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.96 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.96 and 113.76 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.96 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.96 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.96 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 32,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,303.29/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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