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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.45, 303.67 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.45, 303.67 and 80.72 is: 121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.45 : 303.67 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.45/303.67 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.45x = 303.67 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.45x = 24,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513.04/202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.08

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