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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.06 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.06 and 105.18 is: 157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.06 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.06 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.06 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 31,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,770.67/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.62

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