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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 277.98 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 277.98 and 122.88 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 277.98 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/277.98 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 277.98 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 34,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158.18/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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