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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 310.55 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 310.55 and 78.75 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 310.55 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/310.55 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 310.55 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 24,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,455.42/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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