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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.04 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.04 and 120.45 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.04 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.04 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.04 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 36,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,380.72/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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