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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 310.88 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 310.88 and 91.72 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 310.88 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/310.88 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 310.88 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 28,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513.91/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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