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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.75, 302.56 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.75, 302.56 and 91.97 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.75 : 302.56 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.75/302.56 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.75x = 302.56 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.75x = 27,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,825.98/201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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