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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.02, 301.53 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.02, 301.53 and 96.84 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.02 : 301.53 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.02/301.53 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.02x = 301.53 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.02x = 29,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,200.17/201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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