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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 286.69 and 124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 286.69 and 124.87 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 286.69 = 124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/286.69 = 124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 286.69 × 124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 35,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798.98/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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