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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 302.23 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 302.23 and 96.04 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 302.23 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/302.23 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 302.23 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 29,026.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,026.17/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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