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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.48 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.48 and 124.92 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.48 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.48 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.48 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 37,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,910.72/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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