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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 284.27 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 284.27 and 123.08 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 284.27 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/284.27 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 284.27 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 34,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,985.91/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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