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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 301.76 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 301.76 and 120.16 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 301.76 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/301.76 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 301.76 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 36,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,259.48/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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