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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.13, 285.76 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.13, 285.76 and 124.25 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.13 : 285.76 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.13/285.76 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.13x = 285.76 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.13x = 35,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,505.68/207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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