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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 307.12 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 307.12 and 102.18 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 307.12 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/307.12 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 307.12 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 31,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,381.01/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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