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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 313.35 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 313.35 and 106.03 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 313.35 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/313.35 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 313.35 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 33,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,224.50/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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