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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 303.81 and 80.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 303.81 and 80.95 is: 121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 303.81 = 80.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/303.81 = 80.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 303.81 × 80.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 24,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593.42/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.43

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