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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 307.50 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 307.50 and 68.10 is: 102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 307.50 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/307.50 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 307.50 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 20,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940.75/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.11

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