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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 302.37 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 302.37 and 105.42 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 302.37 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/302.37 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 302.37 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 31,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,875.85/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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