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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.51 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.51 and 68.06 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.51 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.51 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.51 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 20,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,929.73/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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