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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 301.46 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 301.46 and 85.53 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 301.46 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/301.46 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 301.46 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 25,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,784.58/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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