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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 301.67 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 301.67 and 105.02 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 301.67 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/301.67 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 301.67 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 31,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,681.38/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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