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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.69, 287.35 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.69, 287.35 and 123.11 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.69 : 287.35 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.69/287.35 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.69x = 287.35 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.69x = 35,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375.66/191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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