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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.60 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.60 and 122.46 is: 169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.60 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.60 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.60 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 33,994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,994.90/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.03

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