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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 284.15 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 284.15 and 123.10 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 284.15 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/284.15 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 284.15 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 34,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,978.46/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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