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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.05, 277.41 and 113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.05, 277.41 and 113.71 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.05 : 277.41 = 113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.05/277.41 = 113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.05x = 277.41 × 113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.05x = 31,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,544.29/201.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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