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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 302.91 and 71.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 302.91 and 71.95 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 302.91 = 71.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/302.91 = 71.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 302.91 × 71.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 21,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794.37/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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