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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 303.09 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 303.09 and 72.02 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 303.09 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/303.09 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 303.09 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 21,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829.03/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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