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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 277.23 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 277.23 and 130.11 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 277.23 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/277.23 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 277.23 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 36,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,070.40/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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