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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 311.56 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 311.56 and 70.72 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 311.56 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/311.56 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 311.56 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 22,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,032.57/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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