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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 285.67 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 285.67 and 113.76 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 285.67 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/285.67 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 285.67 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 32,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497.82/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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