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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.29, 263.97 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.29, 263.97 and 123.88 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.29 : 263.97 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.29/263.97 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.29x = 263.97 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.29x = 32,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,699.63/191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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