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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 307.56 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 307.56 and 68.10 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 307.56 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/307.56 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 307.56 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 20,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,944.84/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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