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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 301.56 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 301.56 and 132.68 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 301.56 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/301.56 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 301.56 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 40,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,009.47/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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