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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 277.41 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 277.41 and 112.52 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 277.41 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/277.41 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 277.41 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 31,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,214.17/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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