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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 302.25 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 302.25 and 86.14 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 302.25 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/302.25 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 302.25 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 26,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,036.32/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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