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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 284.25 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 284.25 and 123.11 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 284.25 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/284.25 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 284.25 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 34,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,994.02/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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