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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 285.68 and 124.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 285.68 and 124.00 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 285.68 = 124.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/285.68 = 124.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 285.68 × 124.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 35,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,423.92/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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