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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 301.57 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 301.57 and 96.96 is: 145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 301.57 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/301.57 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 301.57 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 29,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,240.23/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.37

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