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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 285.56 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 285.56 and 113.67 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 285.56 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/285.56 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 285.56 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 32,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459.61/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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