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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 307.46 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 307.46 and 68.12 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 307.46 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/307.46 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 307.46 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 20,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,944.18/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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