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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 285.69 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 285.69 and 124.12 is: 171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 285.69 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/285.69 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 285.69 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 35,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,459.84/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.30

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