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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 302.02 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 302.02 and 91.73 is: 137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 302.02 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/302.02 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 302.02 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 27,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704.29/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.55

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