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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 278.40 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 278.40 and 124.08 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 278.40 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/278.40 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 278.40 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 34,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543.87/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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