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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.10 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.10 and 103.97 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.10 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.10 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.10 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 31,407.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,407.83/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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