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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 285.68 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 285.68 and 124.16 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 285.68 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/285.68 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 285.68 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 35,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,470.03/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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