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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 277.94 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 277.94 and 123.88 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 277.94 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/277.94 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 277.94 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 34,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,431.21/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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