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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 303.10 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 303.10 and 72 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 303.10 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/303.10 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 303.10 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 21,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,823.20/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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