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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 281.61 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 281.61 and 121.14 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 281.61 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/281.61 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 281.61 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 34,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114.24/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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