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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.07, 277.41 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.07, 277.41 and 113.72 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.07 : 277.41 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.07/277.41 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.07x = 277.41 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.07x = 31,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,546.50/201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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