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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.85, 279.91 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.85, 279.91 and 124.13 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.85 : 279.91 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.85/279.91 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.85x = 279.91 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.85x = 34,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,744.79/202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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