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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.01, 277.33 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.01, 277.33 and 118.12 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.01 : 277.33 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.01/277.33 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.01x = 277.33 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.01x = 32,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,757.53/201.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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