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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.99, 280.14 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.99, 280.14 and 120.08 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.99 : 280.14 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.99/280.14 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.99x = 280.14 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.99x = 33,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,640.14/202.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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