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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 310.60 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 310.60 and 85.44 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 310.60 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/310.60 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 310.60 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 26,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,537.66/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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