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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.20, 302.02 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.20, 302.02 and 129.12 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.20 : 302.02 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.20/302.02 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.20x = 302.02 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.20x = 38,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,996.82/201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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