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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 277.42 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 277.42 and 113.74 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 277.42 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/277.42 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 277.42 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 31,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,553.75/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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