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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.95, 312.11 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.95, 312.11 and 105.35 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.95 : 312.11 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.95/312.11 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.95x = 312.11 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.95x = 32,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,879.10/207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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