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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 301.91 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 301.91 and 110.27 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 301.91 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/301.91 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 301.91 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 33,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,291.51/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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