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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.15, 310.95 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.15, 310.95 and 125.07 is: 187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.15 : 310.95 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.15/310.95 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.15x = 310.95 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.15x = 38,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,888.34/207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.73

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