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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 278.61 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 278.61 and 124.25 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 278.61 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/278.61 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 278.61 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 34,617.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,617.29/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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