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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.31 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.31 and 105.60 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.31 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.31 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.31 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 31,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,923.94/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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