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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 287.07 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 287.07 and 125.15 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 287.07 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/287.07 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 287.07 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 35,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,926.81/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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