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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 313.96 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 313.96 and 106.54 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 313.96 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/313.96 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 313.96 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 33,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447.73/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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