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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 306.12 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 306.12 and 101.32 is: 152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 306.12 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/306.12 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 306.12 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 31,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,016.08/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.04

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