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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.91, 302.76 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.91, 302.76 and 80.11 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.91 : 302.76 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.91/302.76 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.91x = 302.76 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.91x = 24,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,254.10/201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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