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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 286.54 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 286.54 and 124.74 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 286.54 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/286.54 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 286.54 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 35,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,743.00/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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