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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 310.64 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 310.64 and 70.16 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 310.64 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/310.64 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 310.64 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 21,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,792.60/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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