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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.57, 311.03 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.57, 311.03 and 91.90 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.57 : 311.03 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.57/311.03 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.57x = 311.03 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.57x = 28,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583.66/207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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