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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 303.01 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 303.01 and 105.80 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 303.01 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/303.01 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 303.01 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 32,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,056.68/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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