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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 279.04 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 279.04 and 124.68 is: 172.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 279.04 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/279.04 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 279.04 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 34,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,790.71/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.06

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