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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 285.08 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 285.08 and 118.07 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 285.08 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/285.08 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 285.08 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 33,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,659.40/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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