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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 302.61 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 302.61 and 105.54 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 302.61 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/302.61 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 302.61 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 31,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,937.46/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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