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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.99, 285.60 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.99, 285.60 and 124.12 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.99 : 285.60 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.99/285.60 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.99x = 285.60 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.99x = 35,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,447.96/206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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