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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 287.09 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 287.09 and 125.16 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 287.09 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/287.09 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 287.09 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 35,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,932.18/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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