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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 301.52 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 301.52 and 120.08 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 301.52 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/301.52 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 301.52 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 36,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,207.58/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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