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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 303.17 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 303.17 and 72.12 is: 108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 303.17 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/303.17 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 303.17 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 21,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,865.75/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.15

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