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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 301.58 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 301.58 and 72.76 is: 109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 301.58 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/301.58 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 301.58 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 21,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942.96/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.15

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