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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 284.25 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 284.25 and 123.12 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 284.25 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/284.25 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 284.25 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 34,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,996.86/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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