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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.95, 284.22 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.95, 284.22 and 123.06 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.95 : 284.22 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.95/284.22 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.95x = 284.22 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.95x = 34,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,976.11/205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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