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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 301.70 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 301.70 and 71.08 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 301.70 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/301.70 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 301.70 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 21,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,444.84/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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