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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.35 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.35 and 86.14 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.35 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.35 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.35 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 26,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.43/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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