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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.05, 277.43 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.05, 277.43 and 113.70 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.05 : 277.43 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.05/277.43 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.05x = 277.43 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.05x = 31,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,543.22/201.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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