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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.31, 285.99 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.31, 285.99 and 124.39 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.31 : 285.99 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.31/285.99 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.31x = 285.99 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.31x = 35,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,574.30/207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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