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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 302.07 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 302.07 and 120.15 is: 180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 302.07 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/302.07 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 302.07 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 36,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,293.71/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.08

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