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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 286.29 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 286.29 and 124.55 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 286.29 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/286.29 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 286.29 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 35,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,657.83/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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