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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 302.87 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 302.87 and 80.15 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 302.87 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/302.87 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 302.87 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 24,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,273.12/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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