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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 310.85 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 310.85 and 91.89 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 310.85 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/310.85 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 310.85 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 28,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,564.01/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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