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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 303.54 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 303.54 and 80.70 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 303.54 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/303.54 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 303.54 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 24,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,495.68/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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