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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.97 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.97 and 123.18 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.97 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.97 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.97 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 35,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,472.14/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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