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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 285.35 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 285.35 and 123.87 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 285.35 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/285.35 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 285.35 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 35,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346.30/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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