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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 287.04 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 287.04 and 125.07 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 287.04 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/287.04 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 287.04 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 35,900.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,900.09/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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