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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 281.66 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 281.66 and 121.26 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 281.66 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/281.66 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 281.66 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 34,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,154.54/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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