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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.43 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.43 and 86.06 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.43 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.43 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.43 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 26,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,027.13/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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