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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 287.72 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 287.72 and 121.13 is: 167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 287.72 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/287.72 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 287.72 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 34,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,849.48/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.17

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