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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 312.07 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 312.07 and 105.27 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 312.07 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/312.07 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 312.07 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 32,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,853.10/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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