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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.16 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.16 and 102.72 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.16 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.16 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.16 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 31,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,654.20/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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