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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.07, 285.74 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.07, 285.74 and 124.13 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.07 : 285.74 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.07/285.74 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.07x = 285.74 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.07x = 35,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469.36/207.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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