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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 281.58 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 281.58 and 120.08 is: 165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 281.58 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/281.58 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 281.58 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 33,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,812.38/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.69

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