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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 302.60 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 302.60 and 105.60 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 302.60 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/302.60 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 302.60 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 31,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,954.56/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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