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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 309.12 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 309.12 and 103.32 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 309.12 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/309.12 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 309.12 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 31,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939.44/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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