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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 284.26 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 284.26 and 123.08 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 284.26 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/284.26 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 284.26 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 34,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,986.72/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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