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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.99, 302.54 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.99, 302.54 and 120.66 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.99 : 302.54 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.99/302.54 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.99x = 302.54 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.99x = 36,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,505.29/201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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