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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 285.48 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 285.48 and 119.54 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 285.48 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/285.48 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 285.48 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 34,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126.99/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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