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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.18, 307.59 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.18, 307.59 and 102.51 is: 153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.18 : 307.59 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.18/307.59 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.18x = 307.59 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.18x = 31,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531.05/205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.68

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