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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 285.66 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 285.66 and 122.97 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 285.66 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/285.66 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 285.66 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 35,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127.61/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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