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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.99, 280.13 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.99, 280.13 and 120.12 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.99 : 280.13 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.99/280.13 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.99x = 280.13 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.99x = 33,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649.22/202.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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