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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.87, 311.55 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.87, 311.55 and 105.23 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.87 : 311.55 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.87/311.55 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.87x = 311.55 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.87x = 32,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,782.85/207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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