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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 310.52 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 310.52 and 78.72 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 310.52 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/310.52 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 310.52 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 24,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,444.13/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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