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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 286.41 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 286.41 and 124.69 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 286.41 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/286.41 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 286.41 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 35,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,712.46/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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