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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 302.65 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 302.65 and 80.03 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 302.65 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/302.65 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 302.65 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 24,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220.80/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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