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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 285.34 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 285.34 and 123.94 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 285.34 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/285.34 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 285.34 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 35,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,365.04/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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