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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 286.31 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 286.31 and 120.16 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 286.31 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/286.31 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 286.31 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 34,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,403.67/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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