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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 277.32 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 277.32 and 118.09 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 277.32 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/277.32 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 277.32 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 32,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,748.72/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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