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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.93, 285.54 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.93, 285.54 and 113.66 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 285.54 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/285.54 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 285.54 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 32,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,453.05/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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