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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 278.21 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 278.21 and 113.08 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 278.21 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/278.21 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 278.21 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 31,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,461.43/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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