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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 303.52 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 303.52 and 121.68 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 303.52 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/303.52 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 303.52 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 36,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,932.31/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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