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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 303.06 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 303.06 and 86.52 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 303.06 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/303.06 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 303.06 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 26,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220.75/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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