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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 301.73 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 301.73 and 91.52 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 301.73 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/301.73 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 301.73 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 27,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,614.63/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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