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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 311.65 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 311.65 and 105.03 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 311.65 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/311.65 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 311.65 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 32,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,732.60/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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