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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.85, 308.59 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.85, 308.59 and 96.12 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.85 : 308.59 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.85/308.59 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.85x = 308.59 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.85x = 29,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,661.67/205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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