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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 287.12 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 287.12 and 120.72 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 287.12 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/287.12 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 287.12 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 34,661.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,661.13/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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