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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 303.14 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 303.14 and 72.12 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 303.14 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/303.14 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 303.14 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 21,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,862.46/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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