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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 278.06 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 278.06 and 113.01 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 278.06 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/278.06 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 278.06 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 31,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,421.90/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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