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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 307.56 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 307.56 and 68.08 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 307.56 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/307.56 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 307.56 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 20,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.68/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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