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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 301.70 and 85.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 301.70 and 85.57 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 301.70 = 85.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/301.70 = 85.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 301.70 × 85.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 25,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,817.14/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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