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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 287.12 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 287.12 and 125.14 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 287.12 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/287.12 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 287.12 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 35,930.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,930.20/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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