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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 300.89 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 300.89 and 123.75 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 300.89 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/300.89 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 300.89 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 37,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,235.14/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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