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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 301.20 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 301.20 and 128.72 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 301.20 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/301.20 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 301.20 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 38,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,770.46/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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