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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.11, 285.70 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.11, 285.70 and 123.04 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.11 : 285.70 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.11/285.70 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.11x = 285.70 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.11x = 35,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,153.96/207.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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