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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 285.07 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 285.07 and 123.61 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 285.07 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/285.07 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 285.07 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 35,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237.93/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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