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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 285.78 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 285.78 and 124.20 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 285.78 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/285.78 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 285.78 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 35,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,493.88/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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