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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 285.71 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 285.71 and 124.14 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 285.71 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/285.71 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 285.71 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 35,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468.49/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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