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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.09, 287.07 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.09, 287.07 and 125.18 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.09 : 287.07 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.09/287.07 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.09x = 287.07 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.09x = 35,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933.99/208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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