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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 311.23 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 311.23 and 70.55 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 311.23 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/311.23 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 311.23 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 21,957.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,957.28/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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