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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311.07 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311.07 and 99.18 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311.07 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311.07 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311.07 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 30,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,851.92/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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