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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 286.55 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 286.55 and 124.77 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 286.55 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/286.55 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 286.55 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 35,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753.26/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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