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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.11, 309.01 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.11, 309.01 and 103.42 is: 155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.11 : 309.01 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.11/309.01 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.11x = 309.01 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.11x = 31,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957.81/206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.05

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