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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 311.44 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 311.44 and 85.91 is: 128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 311.44 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/311.44 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 311.44 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 26,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,755.38/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.89

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