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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 306.81 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 306.81 and 81.15 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 306.81 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/306.81 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 306.81 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 24,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,897.63/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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