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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 284.39 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 284.39 and 123.15 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 284.39 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/284.39 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 284.39 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 35,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,020.80/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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