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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.55, 312.69 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.55, 312.69 and 105.68 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.55 : 312.69 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.55/312.69 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.55x = 312.69 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.55x = 33,045.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,045.08/208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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