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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.11, 285.80 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.11, 285.80 and 112.58 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.11 : 285.80 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.11/285.80 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.11x = 285.80 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.11x = 32,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,173.94/207.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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