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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 310.92 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 310.92 and 104.70 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 310.92 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/310.92 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 310.92 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 32,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,553.32/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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