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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 285.74 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 285.74 and 124.15 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 285.74 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/285.74 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 285.74 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 35,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473.19/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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