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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 284.18 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 284.18 and 123.08 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 284.18 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/284.18 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 284.18 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 34,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,977.89/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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