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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.01, 302.91 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.01, 302.91 and 104.51 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.01 : 302.91 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.01/302.91 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.01x = 302.91 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.01x = 31,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,657.12/202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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