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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 279.06 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 279.06 and 124.54 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 279.06 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/279.06 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 279.06 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 34,754.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,754.13/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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