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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.01, 300.91 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.01, 300.91 and 123.72 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.01 : 300.91 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.01/300.91 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.01x = 300.91 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.01x = 37,228.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228.28/201.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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