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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 301.86 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 301.86 and 124.23 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 301.86 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/301.86 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 301.86 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 37,500.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,500.07/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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