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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 285.51 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 285.51 and 124.08 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 285.51 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/285.51 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 285.51 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 35,425.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425.01/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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