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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 309.08 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 309.08 and 108.53 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 309.08 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/309.08 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 309.08 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 33,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,543.93/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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