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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.05, 277.52 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.05, 277.52 and 118.18 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.05 : 277.52 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.05/277.52 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.05x = 277.52 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.05x = 32,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,797.31/201.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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