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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 286.16 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 286.16 and 120.06 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 286.16 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/286.16 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 286.16 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 34,356.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,356.37/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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