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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 302.55 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 302.55 and 99.06 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 302.55 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/302.55 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 302.55 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 29,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,970.60/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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