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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 302.19 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 302.19 and 85.96 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 302.19 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/302.19 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 302.19 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 25,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974.87/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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