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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 301.87 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 301.87 and 110.18 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 301.87 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/301.87 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 301.87 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 33,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,260.04/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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