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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 284.21 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 284.21 and 123.12 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 284.21 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/284.21 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 284.21 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 34,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,991.32/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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