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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 302.06 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 302.06 and 85.79 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 302.06 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/302.06 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 302.06 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 25,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,914.70/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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