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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.96 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.96 and 90.96 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.96 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.96 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.96 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 28,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193.96/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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