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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.15, 310.86 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.15, 310.86 and 120.66 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.15 : 310.86 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.15/310.86 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.15x = 310.86 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.15x = 37,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,508.37/207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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