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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 285.47 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 285.47 and 123.99 is: 171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 285.47 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/285.47 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 285.47 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 35,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,394.81/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.11

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