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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 278.12 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 278.12 and 118.64 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 278.12 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/278.12 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 278.12 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 32,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,997.15/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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