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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 302.04 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 302.04 and 85.81 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 302.04 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/302.04 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 302.04 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 25,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,918.05/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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