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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311.14 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311.14 and 85.73 is: 128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311.14 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311.14 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311.14 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 26,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,674.03/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.52

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