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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.64 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.64 and 68.11 is: 102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.64 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.64 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.64 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 20,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,952.76/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.20

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