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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.15, 285.82 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.15, 285.82 and 118.61 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.15 : 285.82 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.15/285.82 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.15x = 285.82 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.15x = 33,901.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,901.11/207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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