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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.61 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.61 and 113.85 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.61 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.61 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.61 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 31,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,605.90/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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