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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 277.55 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 277.55 and 112.61 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 277.55 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/277.55 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 277.55 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 31,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,255.88/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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