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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 285.82 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 285.82 and 124.27 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 285.82 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/285.82 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 285.82 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 35,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,518.85/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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