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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.52, 303.86 and 80.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.52, 303.86 and 80.87 is: 121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.52 : 303.86 = 80.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.52/303.86 = 80.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.52x = 303.86 × 80.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.52x = 24,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,574.12/202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.34

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