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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.31, 287.04 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.31, 287.04 and 123 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.31 : 287.04 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.31/287.04 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.31x = 287.04 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.31x = 35,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,305.92/191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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