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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.44 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.44 and 123.36 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.44 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.44 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.44 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 34,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225.00/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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