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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 301.91 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 301.91 and 71.32 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 301.91 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/301.91 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 301.91 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 21,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,532.22/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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