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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 313.29 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 313.29 and 106.02 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 313.29 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/313.29 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 313.29 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 33,215.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,215.01/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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