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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.00, 285.68 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.00, 285.68 and 124.15 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.00 : 285.68 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.00/285.68 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.00x = 285.68 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.00x = 35,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465.84/207.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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