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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.11, 285.81 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.11, 285.81 and 113.85 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.11 : 285.81 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.11/285.81 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.11x = 285.81 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.11x = 32,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,538.24/207.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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