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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 302.94 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 302.94 and 105.66 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 302.94 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/302.94 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 302.94 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 32,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,008.64/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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