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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 303.54 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 303.54 and 120.96 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 303.54 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/303.54 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 303.54 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 36,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,716.20/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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