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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 302.34 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 302.34 and 71.52 is: 107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 302.34 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/302.34 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 302.34 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 21,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623.36/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.30

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