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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.45 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.45 and 68.04 is: 102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.45 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.45 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.45 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 20,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917.02/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.03

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