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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.95, 311.76 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.95, 311.76 and 105.12 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.95 : 311.76 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.95/311.76 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.95x = 311.76 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.95x = 32,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,772.21/207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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