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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 288.12 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 288.12 and 124.75 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 288.12 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/288.12 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 288.12 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 35,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,942.97/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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