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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 285.75 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 285.75 and 113.80 is: 157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 285.75 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/285.75 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 285.75 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 32,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518.35/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.05

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