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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 302.07 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 302.07 and 124.57 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 302.07 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/302.07 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 302.07 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 37,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627.35/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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