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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 285.05 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 285.05 and 123.71 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 285.05 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/285.05 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 285.05 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 35,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262.42/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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