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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 301.79 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 301.79 and 91.40 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 301.79 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/301.79 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 301.79 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 27,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582.33/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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