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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.06, 303.08 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.06, 303.08 and 72.15 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.06 : 303.08 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.06/303.08 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.06x = 303.08 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.06x = 21,867.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,867.22/202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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