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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 309.12 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 309.12 and 90.48 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 309.12 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/309.12 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 309.12 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 27,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,969.18/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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