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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 302.09 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 302.09 and 85.81 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 302.09 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/302.09 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 302.09 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 25,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,921.80/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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