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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 277.66 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 277.66 and 122.55 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 277.66 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/277.66 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 277.66 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 34,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027.87/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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