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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 284.27 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 284.27 and 123.13 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 284.27 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/284.27 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 284.27 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 35,002.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,002.47/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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