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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 302.54 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 302.54 and 121.06 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 302.54 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/302.54 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 302.54 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 36,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,625.49/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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