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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 303.21 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 303.21 and 72.09 is: 108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 303.21 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/303.21 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 303.21 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 21,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858.41/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.15

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