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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.71, 278.49 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.71, 278.49 and 124.13 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.71 : 278.49 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.71/278.49 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.71x = 278.49 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.71x = 34,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567.57/201.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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