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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 311.13 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 311.13 and 99.15 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 311.13 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/311.13 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 311.13 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 30,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,848.04/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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