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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 303.02 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 303.02 and 120.75 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 303.02 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/303.02 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 303.02 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 36,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,589.67/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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