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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 285.26 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 285.26 and 123.86 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 285.26 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/285.26 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 285.26 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 35,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,332.40/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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