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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.68 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.68 and 105.50 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.68 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.68 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.68 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 31,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932.74/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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