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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.48 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.48 and 96.72 is: 144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.48 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.48 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.48 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 29,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,931.36/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.98

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