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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 284.32 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 284.32 and 123.13 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 284.32 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/284.32 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 284.32 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 35,008.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,008.01/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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