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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.05, 287.10 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.05, 287.10 and 120.72 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.05 : 287.10 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.05/287.10 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.05x = 287.10 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.05x = 34,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,658.71/208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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