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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 310.80 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 310.80 and 85.40 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 310.80 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/310.80 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 310.80 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 26,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542.32/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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