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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 308.54 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 308.54 and 101.62 is: 152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 308.54 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/308.54 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 308.54 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 31,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,353.83/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.44

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