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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.62 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.62 and 123.50 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.62 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.62 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.62 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 34,286.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,286.07/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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