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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 303.12 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 303.12 and 125.06 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 303.12 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/303.12 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 303.12 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 37,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,906.67/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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