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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.53, 311.23 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.53, 311.23 and 91.91 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.53 : 311.23 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.53/311.23 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.53x = 311.23 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.53x = 28,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605.70/207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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