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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 287.23 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 287.23 and 123.04 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 287.23 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/287.23 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 287.23 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 35,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,340.78/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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