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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 285.50 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 285.50 and 123.95 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 285.50 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/285.50 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 285.50 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 35,387.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,387.73/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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