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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 301.61 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 301.61 and 71.12 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 301.61 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/301.61 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 301.61 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 21,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,448.64/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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