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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 285.74 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 285.74 and 118.56 is: 163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 285.74 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/285.74 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 285.74 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 33,876.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,876.74/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.61

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