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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.01, 277.37 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.01, 277.37 and 118.03 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.01 : 277.37 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.01/277.37 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.01x = 277.37 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.01x = 32,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737.39/201.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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