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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 286.29 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 286.29 and 124.62 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 286.29 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/286.29 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 286.29 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 35,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,677.46/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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