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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 281.49 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 281.49 and 121.12 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 281.49 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/281.49 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 281.49 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 34,093.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,093.89/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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