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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.90, 284.22 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.90, 284.22 and 123.02 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.90 : 284.22 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.90/284.22 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.90x = 284.22 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.90x = 34,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964.74/205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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