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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 285.32 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 285.32 and 123.86 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 285.32 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/285.32 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 285.32 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 35,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,340.76/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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