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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.79, 311.60 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.79, 311.60 and 105.13 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.79 : 311.60 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.79/311.60 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.79x = 311.60 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.79x = 32,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758.51/207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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