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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 286.42 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 286.42 and 124.68 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 286.42 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/286.42 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 286.42 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 35,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710.85/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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