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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 306.96 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 306.96 and 102.12 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 306.96 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/306.96 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 306.96 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 31,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,345.22/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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