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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.91 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.91 and 105.76 is: 158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.91 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.91 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.91 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 32,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,035.76/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.69

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