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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 287.68 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 287.68 and 123.23 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 287.68 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/287.68 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 287.68 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 35,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450.81/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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