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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 313.16 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 313.16 and 106.15 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 313.16 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/313.16 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 313.16 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 33,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,241.93/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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