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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 301.82 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 301.82 and 119.96 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 301.82 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/301.82 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 301.82 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 36,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,204.22/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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