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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 302.54 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 302.54 and 71.72 is: 107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 302.54 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/302.54 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 302.54 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 21,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697.43/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.55

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