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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 284.28 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 284.28 and 123.07 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 284.28 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/284.28 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 284.28 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 34,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,986.34/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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