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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 287.03 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 287.03 and 125.12 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 287.03 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/287.03 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 287.03 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 35,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,911.13/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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