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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 310.58 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 310.58 and 83.72 is: 125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 310.58 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/310.58 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 310.58 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 25,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999.79/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.57

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