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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 302.34 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 302.34 and 103.94 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 302.34 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/302.34 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 302.34 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 31,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,425.22/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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