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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 277.58 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 277.58 and 122.45 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 277.58 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/277.58 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 277.58 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 33,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,989.81/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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