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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 285.05 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 285.05 and 123.68 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 285.05 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/285.05 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 285.05 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 35,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,254.98/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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