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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.10, 277.54 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.10, 277.54 and 113.80 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.10 : 277.54 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.10/277.54 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.10x = 277.54 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.10x = 31,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584.05/201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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