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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 302.96 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 302.96 and 80.21 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 302.96 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/302.96 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 302.96 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 24,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,300.42/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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