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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 307.28 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 307.28 and 102.12 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 307.28 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/307.28 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 307.28 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 31,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378.92/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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