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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 287.07 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 287.07 and 120.72 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 287.07 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/287.07 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 287.07 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 34,655.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655.09/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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