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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 281.46 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 281.46 and 121.10 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 281.46 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/281.46 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 281.46 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 34,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,084.81/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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