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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 287.07 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 287.07 and 125.14 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 287.07 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/287.07 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 287.07 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 35,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,923.94/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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