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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 310.66 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 310.66 and 85.34 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 310.66 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/310.66 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 310.66 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 26,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,509.74/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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