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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.72 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.72 and 106.08 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.72 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.72 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.72 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 32,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,218.62/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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