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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 287.46 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 287.46 and 123.12 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 287.46 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/287.46 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 287.46 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 35,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,392.08/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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