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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.35, 301.65 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.35, 301.65 and 105.23 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.35 : 301.65 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.35/301.65 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.35x = 301.65 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.35x = 31,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,741.12/201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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