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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.91, 302.60 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.91, 302.60 and 99.05 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.91 : 302.60 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.91/302.60 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.91x = 302.60 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.91x = 29,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972.79/201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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