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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 312.62 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 312.62 and 105.75 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 312.62 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/312.62 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 312.62 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 33,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,059.04/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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