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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.02, 277.47 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.02, 277.47 and 118.14 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.02 : 277.47 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.02/277.47 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.02x = 277.47 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.02x = 32,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781.27/201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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