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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 310.55 and 125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 310.55 and 125.89 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 310.55 = 125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/310.55 = 125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 310.55 × 125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 39,094.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,094.68/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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