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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 287.08 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 287.08 and 120.72 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 287.08 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/287.08 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 287.08 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 34,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,656.30/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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