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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 285.54 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 285.54 and 124.04 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 285.54 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/285.54 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 285.54 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 35,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,418.38/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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