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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 284.28 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 284.28 and 123.12 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 284.28 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/284.28 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 284.28 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 35,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000.55/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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