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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 307.60 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 307.60 and 68.12 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 307.60 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/307.60 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 307.60 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 20,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,952.94/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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