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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.42, 287.66 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.42, 287.66 and 121.14 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.42 : 287.66 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.42/287.66 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.42x = 287.66 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.42x = 34,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,847.44/208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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