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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 284.18 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 284.18 and 123.03 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 284.18 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/284.18 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 284.18 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 34,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962.05/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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