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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 309.54 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 309.54 and 113.54 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 309.54 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/309.54 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 309.54 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 35,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,143.62/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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