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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 308.01 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 308.01 and 102.73 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 308.01 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/308.01 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 308.01 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 31,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,641.87/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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