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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 309.03 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 309.03 and 103.20 is: 154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 309.03 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/309.03 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 309.03 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 31,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,890.35/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.80

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