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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 307.37 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 307.37 and 102.16 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 307.37 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/307.37 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 307.37 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 31,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,400.92/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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