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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 287.20 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 287.20 and 123.03 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 287.20 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/287.20 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 287.20 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 35,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,334.22/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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