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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 278.12 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 278.12 and 122.88 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 278.12 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/278.12 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 278.12 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 34,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,174.77/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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